Sample Submission Guidelines and FAQs

Samples can be dropped off in the small freezer in 28 Snyder Hall (St. Paul) or in freezer #1 in 1-202 NHH. If dropping off RNA, please make sure submit directly to a UMGC staff member so that the samples will be stored appropriately.

"Can I submit samples in tubes?"

Yes. However, if submitting more than 8 samples, please submit in plate format.

"How much sample do I need to submit?"

The UMGC requires 4 ul sample per assay/quantitation. For example, if you would like to run a sample on an Agilent chip in addition to PicoGreen quantitation, you should submit 8 ul.

"What is the turnaround time?"

The UMGC guarantees a turnaround time of 3 days. Often results are sent out within 24 hours of sample submission.

"Can I use my own reagent kits to set up Agilent chips to run on the Bioanalyzer at the UMGC?"